Nilssen's Foods Recipes
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Avocado Quinoa Salad
Fiber Rich, Low Cholesterol, Less Sodium, Heart Healthy, Diabetic Friendly
Yield: 6-8 servings
Preparation Time: 20 min; Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
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| 1 | cup | uncooked quinoa | |
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| 1 | small | green bell pepper, chopped | |
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| 9 | ounces | fresh cherry tomatoes, halved | |
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| 1/4 | cup | red onion, finely chopped | |
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| 2 | large | ripe avocados, pit removed and chopped | |
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| 1/4 | cup | chopped fresh parsley | |
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| 1/2 | cup | crumbled feta cheese | |
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| For the Dressing: | |||
| 1/2 | cup | olive oil | |
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| 1 | tablespoon | dijon mustard | |
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| 1 | tablespoon | honey | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | Italian seasoning | |
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| 1/4 | teaspoon | salt | |
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| juice of one lemon | |||
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Nutrition Facts
Yield: 6-8 servings
Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:
| Calories: | 310 | |
| Calories From Fat: | 198 | |
| Total Fat: | 22.9g | |
| Saturated Fat: | 4.3g | |
| Cholesterol: | 9mg | |
| Sodium: | 209mg | |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 23.9g | |
| Dietary Fiber: | 5.5g | |
| Sugars: | 4.8g | |
| Protein: | 5.9g |
Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Directions:
Cook quinoa according to package instructions, set aside to cool. While the quinoa is cooking, make dressing. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Mix together the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, avocado, parsley and cooled quinoa. Add in feta cheese. Mix dressing if separated and toss with quinoa salad.
Note: If planning to make salad in advance, follow directions as written above, except leave out the avocado in order to avoid browning. Add in avocado right before serving.
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Nilssen's Foods Recipes
https://www.nilssensfoods.com/Recipes/Detail/8119/Avocado_Quinoa_Salad
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